Melkite Synod meets to elect new Patriarch

June 19, 2017

The Synod of the Melkite Catholic Church convened on June 19 in Ain Traz, Lebanon, to choose a new Patriarch.

The resignation of Patriarch Gregory III Laham, who is 82 years old, was accepted by Pope Francis in June. After a day of prayer and reflection, the Melkite bishops will begin voting on June 20 to elect a successor. The new Patriarch will be announced after the vote received papal recognition.

 

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Further information:

• The Synod for the election of the New Greek-Melchite Patriarch begins (Fides)
• Melkite patriarch pressured to resign? (CWN 5/9)